# Arsenal players in international football

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/arsenal-players-in-international-football
> Updated: 2026-10-07T07:19:06.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Arsenal players participated in various international football fixtures with varying degrees of success.

Initially, Bukayo Saka scored twice in England’s 7-0 win against Croatia. In Spain’s 3-1 victory over Czechia, goalkeeper David Raya started, while Mikel Merino and Martin Zubimendi entered as second-half substitutes, with Merino scoring in the 89th minute.

During subsequent matches, Mikel Merino played a decisive role for Spain, scoring both goals in a 2-1 win over Croatia. In England’s 3-0 victory against Czechia, Eberechi Eze and Myles Lewis-Skelly played the full match. While Lewis-Skelly received praise for his technical ability, Eze faced criticism from pundit Roy Keane, who described his recent performances as “really sloppy.”

## Timeline

### 2026-10-07: Arsenal players see mixed results during international break

Arsenal players experienced varying fortunes during international duty: Mikel Merino scored twice for Spain, while Eberechi Eze faced criticism from Roy Keane following England's win over Czechia.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arsenal-players-see-mixed-results-during-international-break

### 2026-10-04: Arsenal players feature in England and Spain victories

Arsenal players Bukayo Saka and Mikel Merino scored for their respective national teams, as England defeated Croatia 7-0 and Spain beat Czechia 3-1.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arsenal-players-feature-in-england-and-spain-victories

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